Most people would think the best way to network is to do it on the internet, or even by telephone. But some people will tell you differently as they believe that networking and golf go together quite well.
People who do not play the game, will most likely say this isn’t true because deals are not agreed upon and created on the course. Although, they do admit that people do talk a lot while they play so it really does give an exceptional opportunity to talk business.
This is the secret to the knowledge of conducting business on the golf course. It can be successful if you associate it as part of a process. There are two reasons why people visit the golf course. It is to play a good game and at the same time relax with others.
People want to be with friends and those that enjoy the same things they do. Sometimes these golfing buddies hit it off and thereafter a friendship is formed. Most times, people would rather conduct business with a friend than with a stranger. For this reason friendship is a vital key to successful business.
To be a successful business person, you need to keep an open mind and always grow. When you keep learning new things, you look better to potential clients. Golf could get you those clients. It doesn’t always work, but if you’re good at what you do, it is possible to make friends who could turn into sales contacts.
If you don’t play, then you are not in the game and therefore won’t be able to win. You might consider yourself to be looking foolish trying it. The old saying holds that faint hearts do not win fair ladies. Faint hearts certainly will certainly not help in business ventures either.
If you are a beginner and don’t want to look like a fool, then you can practice first. Take it seriously and read books or watch videos on how to play well and then go to practice courses. Practice that swing. Be prepared that you probably will not become a good golfer in a short amount of time, but after hard practice and perseverance, you could master the basics.
If you feel your network needs a boost, consider playing. It is not a guaranteed recipe for success but you just may be lucky. Networking and golf have been known to work together well.
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Filed under Golf Lessons by on Feb 16th, 2012. Comment. 
This past January I spent a week in the desert at the Humana Challenge. In an effort to promote health and wellness, as well as bring a slice of championship golf to the desert, and instill the idea of participating in improving the quality of life, the PGA along with Humana has teamed up with the Clinton Foundation to present the newly christened Humana Challenge.
Formerly known as the Bob Hope Classic, the Humana Challenge spanned 9 days from January 14th to the 22nd with a host of events lined up along with the involvement of the 42nd President of the United States William J. Clinton. With a new trophy, a new format and a new name, the Humana Challenge took part at the PGA West Golf Club in La Quinta, CA that involved players, spectators and viewers in a variety of activities and events that circled around the theme of lifelong well-being.
On Saturday the event kicked off with the Humana Wellness walk along the Bear Creek Trail along with a Healthy Fun Fair that took place in Palm Desert that provided a number of interactive activities as well as valuable information on health and wellness. Sunday brought the Humana Farmer’s Market at Old town La Quinta where I was able to sample some of the delicious veggies and fruits that lines the streets and allowed myself to share some friendly words and smiles with the large gathering of food seeking people. The festivities continued on Monday with spectators being welcomed to come out to one of the three courses and catch some practice rounds from the pros or watch the Bob Hope Legacy Pro Am that took place on the PGA West Nicklaus Private course.
There was a Kickoff Breakfast at the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce followed by the Clinton Foundation Conference with the keynote speaker being former president Bill Clinton with the topic centered on Activating Wellness in Every Generation. Then it was time to play some golf.
Starting on Thursday professional golfers such as Phil Mickelson, Greg Norman, Anthony Kim, David Toms, Stuart Appleby, Justin Leonard, David Duval, Rich Been and defending champion Jhonattan Vegas tee’d off along with celebrities like Alice Cooper, Morgan Freeman, Billy Crudup, Michael Bolton, Smokey Robinson, Don Cheadle, and the legendary basketball hall of famer Julius Erving who is better known as Doctor J.
The four day event played the first three rounds in a pro-am format. Each team consisted of one pro and one amateur playing in groups of four, with the amateurs competing in daily competitions as well as overall.
The closing round was professionals only. The field size expanded 16 professional spots from the previous format making it 144 professionals along with 144 amateurs. The number of courses used in rotation was reduced from four to three. Those three were the La Quinta Country Club, PGA West Nicklaus Private, and PGA West Palmer Private. So along with the golf action that took place throughout the week, the Humana Challenge presented a number of activities that were designed to play a key role in the way we all strive to live healthier lives.
Learn more about the Humana Challenge. Stop by Mitchell Sussman’s site where you can find out all about golfing in the desert .
Filed under Golf Vacations by on Feb 14th, 2012. Comment.
There are plenty of different types of hotels around these days, most of them built to suit every kind of budget available whether one is going away on the likes of a business trip, or planning to head off on a family vacation. Business people are commonly going to go to a hotel and stay there when they are visiting a new city or town, but sometimes this can be quite expensive and therefore there are other options for individuals who are staying a lot longer. Many people who decide to go on business will probably rent something like a serviced apartment.
Individuals these days, due to the financial crisis, will naturally be a lot more picky when it comes down to the rating of a particular hotel. Most hotels are going to be rated due to the number of “stars” that they have, and as such this has a huge bearing on the actual establishment’s standing. As a general rule the more stars a place has, the better it is.
Most of the time, it is true that hotels with a higher rating system are going to be getting a lot more customers. But even those on the lower end of the scale are going to find themselves getting a good amount of customers in their doors, perhaps out of necessity and the need to find somewhere cheap to stay. But the hotel’s actual facilities are not the only things people need to take into account: there will also be the matter of nearby amenities.
Whether it be for a relaxing getaway or a two week long holiday, one can avail of hotels in all their forms. There are many different types of room within as well, all with different levels of expense. Even cheaper versions can sometimes prove to be quite enticing for families who find themselves a little bit stuck for money at certain times.
Of course if one is planning on going on holiday here, then other things need to be thought of as well. Most people these days use the Internet as a place to find the likes of deals and other offers. Usually they’ll be for specific times of the year as well, so watch out for that.
Nowadays things have become much easier due to the fact that the Internet is there, offering information for people who are heading off somewhere. But this isn’t the only method of booking a hotel, as it can also be done on the phone as well. There are usually other things to think about, like the nearby facilities.
For many people who aren’t too sure about the Internet, then another useful option is the travel agent. At the agent’s office one can find plenty of literature on booking a place and as well as this, there will often be various deals put up on the walls.
This means that one can check out numerous hotels there and then, and the agent will help one to book them. They will then charge an overall fee to the person. Older people find this to be particularly convenient. Offers are sometimes posted up in the office as well, so keep an eye out for them.
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Filed under Golf Vacations by on Feb 10th, 2012. Comment.
